Burchett Torches Senate’s Midnight Shutdown Deal
Rep. Tim Burchett blasted Senate leaders for a late-night funding deal and their refusal to move the SAVE Act, arguing the chamber is stuck in the same old Capitol Hill routine.
Murkowski Floats Citizenship Exemption
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has filed an amendment to the SAVE America Act that would exempt people born before 1961 from documentary proof of citizenship. The fight now is over whether that is a practical fix or just another Senate-made loophole with a nice name.
Kennedy Wants SAVE Act Fast-Tracked
Sen. John Kennedy urges Republicans to use budget reconciliation to pass the SAVE America Act with a simple majority, sparking a fight over rules, the parliamentarian, and political math.
Jeffries Faces Revolt Within Democratic Ranks
More than 80 House Democrats are noncommittal or opposed to Hakeem Jeffries as speaker, a sign of deep divisions over leadership, money in politics, and policy priorities.
Thune Won’t Kill Filibuster for SAVE Act
Senate GOP leader John Thune says he will not change Senate rules to force a vote on the SAVE America Act. That leaves a GOP push for strict voting laws stuck against Senate tradition and math.
Gonzales Texts, Staffer Dead, GOP Demands Answers
Leaked messages tied to Rep. Tony Gonzales have prompted GOP calls for answers after a staffer died by suicide; lawmakers want investigations to finish before judgments are made.